I know a lot peers who thought about running away from home. The reasons for that were all very different. However, I know only one guy who really run away. He was gone for almost a year, and won't even talk to his best friends about it.

Personally, I'd never the tendency to run away.

But practically I did it in a strange way:

Instead of living with my mom and my two older siblings after the divorce of our parents, I decided to live with my dad, so I didn't have to constantly argue with my mom.

I have ran away before, 3 times for more than a couple of days. I don't have to do it anymore, and it isn't much fun, but it worked out for me, mostly anyways. but the sticky is good, and hopefully it can help someone.

I ran away once for some stupid reason... I look back to that day and promise myself to never do it again. Life I'd hard but you need to keep on going. I hope people know that running away is not a solution
running away from problems never solve anything.

I think running away is not a good way of solving problems. Any problems. Running away is a result of poor cummincation, imo.
However hard it is, you should talk about them with the person you're having an issue with. Talk, discuss. In a decent, normal manner. No raised voices, no throwing things, no slamming doors. Sure, it will get emotional, but it's okay to say "I'm getting too emotional to talk right now. Let's continue later". Also, very important, listen to the other person. Try to understand what they're saying. Ask qeustions if you don't understand them.
If both/all people talk in a decent way, there will most likely always be a solution that you both/all can agree to. Don't go making unrealistic demands though.

Later in (work) life there will be many situations as well that you won't like. If you run away then, you will most likely lose your job. Talk about the issues, be the "bigger" person, try to get people on your side with good arguments. Your boss will love you for it.

The following is information to help you, or someone you know, deal with running away.

[b][center]1 in 7 teens between the ages of 13-18 will run away from home.

If you, or your friend is about to run away, ask yourself, or them these questions.

* How can you improve your problems at home?
* What would make you not runaway?
* How will you survive?
* How will you make/get money?
* Is running away from home safe?
* Are you being realistic?
* Have you thought this over?
* What are your other options?
* If you are in trouble, who will you contact?
* What will happen if you end up hurt?

If you want to support someone who wants to run away

* Tell them running away will not solve anything.
* Tell your parents if it is alright if your friend can stay with you for a little while.
* Tell them to talk to someone. (Teacher, Therapist). Especially, if they are being abused.